Dietary Cook - Full Time

St. Francis Healthcare Center; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time employment

Growth opportunities in healthcare

Job summary

St. Francis Healthcare Center is hiring a dependable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a full-time role. You will follow approved menus and dietary requirements while maintaining safety, sanitation, and high-quality food presentation.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food handling, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting. This position offers growth within a supportive team environment and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum cooking experience required; healthcare or skilled nursing setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Follow residents' prescribed diets and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Ensure meals are served at proper temperature and maintain quality.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to support resident service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Menu following

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Effective communication

Job description

Now Hiring: Dietary CookSt. Francis Healthcare CenterPosition: Dietary CookEmployment Type: Full-TimePay Rate: $23.00 per hourJoin Our Dietary Team!St. Francis Healthcare Center is seeking a dependable and experienced Dietary Cook to join our team. The Dietary Cook will be responsible for preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for our residents while following established menus, dietary requirements, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook meals according to approved menus and standardized recipes.Follow residents' prescribed diets, food preferences, and special dietary requirements.Prepare meals in appropriate quantities and ensure food is served at the proper temperature.Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and freshness.Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.Properly store, label, and rotate food and supplies.Monitor food inventory and notify the Dietary Supervisor of needed supplies.Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and work area.Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly.Assist with meal service and other dietary duties as needed.Follow all facility policies and applicable healthcare and food service regulations.Work collaboratively with dietary staff and other departments to ensure excellent resident service.QualificationsPrevious cooking experience required; healthcare or skilled nursing experience preferred.Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.Ability to follow menus, recipes, and special dietary instructions.Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.Strong attention to detail and organization.Dependable, punctual, and professional.Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.Food Handler's certification as required by applicable regulations.What We OfferFull-Time employment$23.00 per hourMeaningful work serving our residentsSupportive and team-oriented work environmentOpportunity to grow within a healthcare settingIf you're passionate about preparing quality meals and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.